The Royal and Ancient Golf Club is the custodian of a distinguished collection, comprising paintings, maps, trophies and medals, as well as clubs and balls. Through the preservation and study of its records and artefacts, much has been learned about the history of the Club, the members who shaped its history and indeed the history of golf in general.
The Rules of Golf
Your comprehensive resource of the Rules of Golf, Player's Edition, Definitions, Interpretations, Committee Procedures and Rules for Players with Disabilities.
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Whether you want to learn the basics or need to understand the finer details of the Decisions, discover more about the Rules of Golf via The R&A’s publications and The R&A’s formal three-tier education programme.
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The Running a Competition section of the explorer is a vital resource for Committees running golf competitions.
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